Joe doesn't have a plumbing license

Posted at 11:09 AM on October 16, 2008 by Tom Scheck (2 Comments)

We heard plenty about Joe the plumber last night. AP is reporting he doesn't have a plumbing license:

HOLLAND, Ohio (AP) _ Joe the plumber says he doesn't have a plumbing license.

Joe Wurzelbacher said he works for a small plumbing company that does residential work. He said that because he works for someone else, he doesn't need a license.

Wurzelbacher was cited by Republican candidate John McCain Wednesday night in the presidential debate as an example of someone who wants to buy a plumbing business but would be hurt by Barack Obama's tax plans. The Democrat said that his tax plan would only affect people making more than $250,000 a year.

Wurzelbacher, 34, said he was surprised that his name was mentioned so many times.

ABC News is also reporting that Joe hasn't always paid his taxes.

Comments (2)

Joe the Plumber states that Barack Obama will raise his taxes, after Obama stated that for under an income of $250,000 he would get a tax cut.

Joe now states that he would pay $280,000 for the firm, which means that the income from the firm would be far less than $250,000, or he would get a tax cut.

Tax cut Joe! tax cut!!

I also do not believe for an instant that he is undecided, repeating the misleading "Socialism" message of right wing talkers.

Posted by Mitchell Bushey | October 16, 2008 11:47 AM

Guess what Joe! You still need a license to practice the profession. You do not need a business license, but you need a plumbers license!

Posted by vegas | October 16, 2008 1:30 PM

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